Bilingual (Japanese) Purchasing Specialist

Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hino Motors, Ltd. (Japan) and a Toyota Group Company. For seven decades, Hino Motors, Ltd. has proudly manufactured the number one selling medium and heavy-duty truck in Japan. It also manufactures buses and diesel engines,

In the United States, Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. currently has employees in 4 states including Michigan, Arkansas, West Virginia and California. The Corporate Office resides in Novi, Michigan. Hino assembles medium-duty trucks at its Mineral Wells, West Virginia plant. Its manufacturing facilities in Marion, Arkansas produces axles, knuckles and suspension components for Toyota’s Tacoma, Tundra and Sequoia. Hino’s Parts Distribution Center in Mira Loma, California supplies Latin American and Caribbean distributors with genuine Hino service parts.

We are currently seeking a Bilingual Purchasing Specialist for HMM located in Marion, AR reporting directly to Production Control Manager. This position is in the Production Control group which provides services to the production manufacturing group and NAMCs. These services include providing raw materials to the production manufacturing group and finished goods to NAMCs. Key responsibilities will include daily communication with Suppliers, order tracking, and parts shortage problem-solving planning.

Job Duties:

• Overall overseas parts order management
• Pre-order preparation – Inventory analysis, scrap adjustments, container receipts, delivery schedules
• Ensure parts shortage avoidance by maintaining part by part rundown and ensuring inventory accuracy
• Interact with various departments and personnel for problem resolution and to gather accurate information needed to maintain part by part rundown
• 180L PCS – Execution of monthly Japan/Thailand parts ordering
• Import & Export Logistics Relationship – delivery schedules, order management, freight management
• Supplier Relationship – order adjustments, revised delivery scheduling, information updates
• Japan/Thailand Container Management – Tracking, updating 180L PCS, scheduling deliveries and pickup
• Confirm Bill of Materials for parts ordering

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or accounting related field and APICS Certification preferred
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• 3+ years experience in a Production Planning/Purchasing related field in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Good problem solving skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple assignments in order to meet deadlines/targets
• Ability to identify and effectively resolve problems
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Bilingual (English / Japanese)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio) and other computer applications/programs
• Knowledge of 5S/TPS policies